Her involvement was reported in the media a week before it was officially confirmed by the BBC.

The singer’s involvement in the show was reported in the The Sun before she was officially announced as a contestant, meaning her bandmates found out about her inclusion before she’d had chance to tell them herself.

Tim P. Whitby via Getty ImagesFaye Tozer

Speaking to HuffPost UK at this year’s press launch, Faye said: “It’s really bad because it got tipped off in the papers before I told them. I was such a good girl to keep it [secret]. So I had to phone everyone and they’re really over the moon.

“They’re going to be coming down to see the show. They know how much I’ve wanted this forever. We’re texting daily - it’s lovely.”

Faye also admitted there could be a chance fans could see her perform to one of Steps’ hits over the course of the series.

C Brandon via Getty ImagesFaye with the rest of Steps

Asked if she would be up for it, she said: “Yeah, of course I would! Some of the fans have been saying ‘It’s The Way You Make Me Feel’ - that’s the ideal one to do the waltz to that.

“I’ll have to get the fans out,” she laughed, referencing the music video to the band’s 2001 hit.

Ian West - PA Images via Getty ImagesFaye will be taking to the floor on this year's 'Strictly'